METEOROLOGIST - (Spanish Meteorologist) - KGNS

Job Summary / Description :

This position works to build and execute on-air, online, and streaming weather forecasts for KGNS+ Spanish-speaking audiences during the weekdays.

KGNS is looking for a Meteorologist or weather anchor for our Telenoticias Spanish Newscast to round out our award-winning team of on-air journalists.

This person will be a leader in the newsroom and the ideal candidate is a self-starter who will help contribute to our content on all platforms.

This is a high-profile role at a dominant, legacy news station. This position covers PM weather shifts in addition to filling in on other shifts and shifts with severe weather coverage as needed.

This position works closely with the weather team to create content for our live streaming platform, mobile apps, and social media.

Duties / Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

Contribute to the Spanish evening newscasts

Update KGNS + mobile apps

Monitor and update social media posts

Create weather storytelling content and graphics for all platforms

Assist other Meteorologists during severe coverage

Fill in for other Meteorologists

Provide live coverage in the field if necessary

Make school and community appearances on behalf of the station

Qualifications / Requirements :

Fluent Spanish speaker

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field, preferred

Internship,- years of weather forecasting experience, preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with digital video cameras, non-linear editing, and Social Media platforms

Valid Driver's License

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references

Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )

KGNS-TV / Gray Media. is a drug-free company

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